Written answers

Tuesday, 27 September 2011

Department of Social Protection

Social Welfare Benefits

9:00 pm

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 230: To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding an application for invalidity pension in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25708/11]

Photo of Joan BurtonJoan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Invalidity pension is a payment for people who are permanently incapable of work because of illness or incapacity and who satisfy the contribution conditions.

On 12 September 2011 an application for invalidity pension was received from the person concerned. While the person concerned satisfies the contribution conditions for invalidity pension, his suitability on medical grounds has yet to be decided. Additionally, further information is required in order to determine his entitlement to fuel allowance.

A request has issued to the person concerned to submit medical evidence in support of his application, together with a request for further information with regard to his entitlement to fuel allowance. Upon receipt and examination of all the requested information, an opinion on medical suitability will be provided to the deciding officer by the department's chief medical advisor, a decision regarding entitlement to invalidity pension will be made and the person in question will be notified directly of the outcome.

The person concerned is currently in receipt of illness benefit from my department.

Illness benefit is a short-term payment for people who are incapable for work for medical reasons and who satisfy the contribution conditions.

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